13 h. ago Neil Sharma: Doug Ford has the power to bring down housing prices. Will he?

Despite recent changes to the Development Charges Act, much work still needs to be done

Economics

8 d. ago Two Canadian airlines were just named for having some of the best internet

If you travel for work or just want to binge your fave show, good internet speed is probably an essential in-flight service for you.Internet connectivity data company Ookla has released its ranking of airline Wi-Fi performance, which may help frequent flyers determine which carriers offer the best internet access."Just as hotels have progressively integrated Wi-Fi connectivity as a standard amenity for their guests, in-flight Wi-Fi is transitioning from a novelty to a convenience to an expected service," reads the report released on Monday.Ookla says this increased expectation led the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) to incorporate "Quality of in-flight Wi-Fi" into its benchmarks for the airline industry.The company assessed airlines' internet performance by analyzing its Speedtest data collected during Q1 of 2025. It examined performance for individual airlines and for in-flight connectivity service providers.Two Cana...

Technology

1 week ago Uganda’s president seeks a seventh term that would bring him closer to 5 decades in power

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Saturday sought nomination for a seventh term, a move that would bring him closer to five decades in power in the East African country. Museveni, 80, has defied calls for his retirement, as critics warn that he has veered into authoritarianism with virtually no opposition, including […]

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3 w. ago Hyphen Solutions Brings the Power of Connected Data at PCBC 2025 in Anaheim

DALLAS — Hyphen Solutions, the leading provider of cloud-based residential construction software solutions, exhibited at The Pacific Coast Builders Conference 2025 (PCBC) in Anaheim, California, June 11-12. As the trusted software partner to over 615 Home Builders and more than 18,000 Suppliers, Hyphen showcased the “Power of Connected Data” through its unified platform that supports […]

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3 w. ago Former 911 operator pleads guilty to provincial offences in connection with data breaches

Admits to collecting personal information she had accessed in three databases

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4 w. ago Data Centers Pose Threat to Electric Grids, Says US Regulator

Big data centers connecting to power grids is now one of the greatest near-term risks to reliability, according to a rare warning by the US agency charged with overseeing the sector.

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4 w. ago Building Talent Foundation and Hyphen Solutions Partner to Strengthen Construction Workforce

New collaboration helps Builders and Suppliers grow their teams by connecting them with thousands of qualified job seekers WASHINGTON & DALLAS — Building Talent Foundation (BTF) and Hyphen Solutions, a leading provider of cloud-based construction management software, have announced a strategic partnership designed to address the workforce shortage in residential construction. Through this collaboration, Hyphen’s […]

Culture

4 w. ago Star Power Atlantic Adds Instagrid GO to Rental Fleet, Expanding Clean Power Options

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Star Power Atlantic has added the Instagrid GO to its rental fleet, bringing one of the most advanced, professional-grade portable power stations in the world to industries where quiet, dependable power is critical. From overnight film shoots and events to remote construction projects and emergency response, […]

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last month BET Awards bring star power as Doechii, Jamie Foxx, Mariah Carey shine in 25th anniversary show

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The BET Awards delivered a night of major star power and poignant moments Monday night, marking the ceremony’s 25th anniversary with a mix of comedy, emotion and calls for justice. The night delivered a stirring mix of purpose and entertainment from Doechii ‘s powerful speech, Jamie Foxx’s emotional reflection and Kevin […]

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last month AMD EPYC Processors Now Power Nokia Cloud Infrastructure for Next

— Nokia Cloud Platform will use 5th Gen AMD EPYC CPUs for leadership performance and energy efficiency across virtualization deployments — SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) today announced that Nokia has included 5th Gen AMD EPYC™ processors to power the Nokia Cloud Platform, bringing the leadership performance and […]

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